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As you have a clearer idea of your values, personal characteristics, abilities and interests and you took the time to look at your personal profile, you are now in a good position to start looking at occupations that might suit your profile.
As you have a clearer idea of your values, personal characteristics, abilities and interests and you took the time to look at your personal profile, you are now in a good position to start looking at occupations that might suit your profile.
To connect your profile to specific occupations, you can consult any of the following sources:
You’ll need an access code to sign in. If you don’t already have one, visit your local library, guidance office, post-secondary Career Centre or provincial/territorial employment service. If you used it to complete self-assessment quizzes and exercises, it will provide you with a list of occupations that match your profile. Print the occupations and results and keep them in your folder.
Once you’ve used the “Career Planner”, create an account, and do the quizzes, it will give you a list of occupations or fields of work to explore. You can also click on “Explore Careers” and you’ll find lists of occupations. You can find out about local wages and outlooks, education programs and the skills/knowledge required.
Once you have completed the Free Career Tests to help you identify your interests and work style, you will be given a list of careers that match.
Many of the quizzes in the “Interests, Values, Strengths and Skills” section will link you with suggested occupations.
Find supports to build your skills, career and education. Find careers that match your skills and knowledge
The Government of New Brunswick's Sector Profiles contain labour market information specific to 15 economic sectors in the province. The snapshots provide highlights from each report in the form of an infographic.
As you look at occupations, keep a record of the ones that seem to be a good match for you.
As you look at occupations, keep a record of the ones that seem to be a good match for you.
Don’t get discouraged by the size of the lists. Try to stay connected to yourself and your personal profile. Be aware of your reactions to the occupations.
Now you are going to narrow your list of occupations using your knowledge of yourself and your best judgment with the information you have. In the next section, you will research these chosen occupations in more depth.
More Career Exploration Websites
More Career Exploration Websites
Skills Canada includes information regarding the many skilled trades and technologies careers.
Monster.ca provides access to a wealth of job descriptions.
Find links to all Provincial/Territorial apprenticeship branches and key industry partners.
Explore skill-based career pathways for yourself.
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